Nolan breaks track record

THE world’s first sub four-minute miler, Sir Roger Bannister, was in Tullamore on Saturday to witness the first sub four-minute mile ever run on the Harriers track.

Fittingly, it was James Nolan from nearby Screggan who won the event in 3:58.45.

The Irish Milers Club promoted the race and had Sir Roger in Ireland to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his landmark achievement.